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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,199.23, 348,035.42 and 137,478.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,199.23, 348,035.42 and 137,478.81 is: 189,721.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,199.23 : 348,035.42 = 137,478.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,199.23/348,035.42 = 137,478.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,199.23x = 348,035.42 × 137,478.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,199.23x = 47,847,494,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,847,494,692.06/252,199.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,721.02

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